ABOUT THE
KRUGER BIG ASSIST
We’ve committed $1.4 MILLION*
to help give more kids access to hockey!
Making Hockey More Accessible for Canadian Kids
Hockey is more than just Canada’s game. It’s a way for kids, families and communities across the country to come together, share experiences, and be part of something that unites us all. But hockey can be expensive for many families.
The Kruger Big Assist program was developed to help make the game more affordable, accessible and inclusive. Since 2021, we have committed $1,400,000 to over 55 hockey communities across Canada to help remove more barriers that prevent all kids from playing Canada’s game.
How the Kruger Big Assist Works
The Kruger Big Assist program will award 5 hockey associations with a $25,000‡ Big Assist each to help provide financial assistance to hockey families in their communities. These funds will go towards offsetting the cost of enrollment fees and to remove other barriers. We are also awarding an additional $75,000‡ Grand Prize to one of the 5 winning hockey associations who best demonstrates how they would make their programs more accessible, inclusive and equitable for Canadian youth.
Who Can Nominate a Hockey Association?
Minor hockey associations can be nominated by Canadians, just like you. Whether you are a player, a parent whose child plays hockey, a coach, a volunteer, an individual in the community, or you represent a hockey association, you can nominate an association that you feel deserves to win. See full rules and regulations for more details on Nominator and Nominee eligibility.
Be Part of the Kruger Big Assist – Nominate a Hockey Association Today!
The Kruger Big Assist is looking for hockey associations that will RISE to the challenge of supporting the hockey dreams of Canadian youth in their community. All you have to do is tell us how the association demonstrates the following criteria:
REACH those in the community in need of financial assistance
INSPIRE youth to fall in love with the sport
SUPPORT youth in developing life skills they can use outside the arena
ENCOURAGE diversity and inclusion in the community through hockey initiatives
How Will the Winning Associations Be Selected?
All nominations will be validated to ensure that they meet eligibility and nomination requirements and will then be presented to a Judging Committee that evaluates each submission and assigns points based on a predetermined judging criteria. There will be a total of 5 final winning hockey associations, one selected from each region below.
Pacific (BC, YT, NU, NT)
Prairies (AB, SK, MB)
Ontario
Quebec
Atlantic (PEI, NS, NB, NL)
The Kruger Big Assist Program Timing
Nominations Close
February 8, 2027
Judging
February 2027
5 Regional Winners Contacted
Mid-February 2027
Grand Prize Submissions Close
Early March 2027
Grand Prize Voting
Mid-March 2027
Grand Prize Winner Announcement
April 2027
*Since 2021, we have committed $1,400,000 to over 55 hockey communities across Canada.
‡No purchase necessary. Nominations start Oct 1/26 end Feb 8/2027. Nominate an eligible Canadian hockey association for the opportunity to receive one of five (5) $25,000 CAD donations. Five (5) donations will be made (“Finalists”); one per region [ON, QC, Pacific (BC, YT, NU, NT), Prairies (AB, SK, MB), Atlantic (PEI, NS, NB, NL)] Plus, one (1) $75,000 CAD donation (“Grand Prize”). Start your nomination or see full terms at KrugerBigAssist.ca. ®Registered trademarks and TM trademarks of Kruger Products Inc. © 2026 Kruger Products Inc. Scotties®’ is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc., used under licence.
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